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puny Synonyms

Another word for puny

Choosing another word for puny depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Small, weak, and underdeveloped in physical size or strength.

Usage Example

"The rescued kitten was scrawny at first, but it quickly gained weight with proper care."

Strongest
scrawny
runty
Strong
undersized
stunted
frail
feeble
slight
diminutive
weak
Weak
spindly

• adjective (Context 2)

Meager, trivial, or inadequate in amount, value, or effect.

Usage Example

"Their paltry efforts to repair the damaged levee were no match for the rising floodwaters."

Strongest
paltry
measly
Strong
pitiful
meager
pathetic
insignificant
negligible
inadequate
trivial
Weak
laughable

Opposites of puny

The opposite of puny shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

mighty
substantial
brawny
robust
formidable
significant
sturdy
strapping
See all opposites of puny

• Nearby Words

punster
punt
punter
puny
pup
pupa
pupal

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Puny. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/puny
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